Trump's NATO Remarks Draw Strong Condemnation from Western Officials, As Kremlin Remains Silent
Former US President Donald Trump commented at a rally in South Carolina on Saturday that he would not protect NATO countries from Russian attacks if they do not meet the alliance's defense spending target of 2% of GDP. Top Western officials and U.S. lawmakers from both parties condemned former President Trump's comments, with President Biden calling them "appalling and dangerous." The Kremlin declined to comment on Trump's statements. Russia has historically benefited from divisions within NATO.